Simple Gateau au Chocolat With Cocoa Recipe

Name: Simple Gateau au Chocolat With Cocoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 40 grams Pure cocoa powder; 100 ml Whipped cream or heavy cream; 50 grams Margarine; 30 grams Cake flour; 20 grams Cornstarch; 1/2 tsp Baking powder; 3 Egg yolk; 50 grams Sugar; 3 Egg white; 50 grams Sugar

Servings: persons

1
Preparation: Weigh out the ingredients.
2
Separate the egg whites and yolks.
3
Sift the ingredients twice.
4
Grease the cake tin with margarine or vegetable oil.
5
Add the cream to a saucepan and heat it up.
6
When the edges begin to bubble, stop the heat and add in the cocoa and margarine.
7
Mix everything together well with a whisk to create the cocoa paste.
8
Mix the ingredients (egg yolks and sugar) well into the cocoa paste and transfer the mixture to a bowl.
9
Using a hand mixer, make a stiff meringue out of the egg whites and sugar.
10
Then preheat the oven to 170C.
11
Add 1/3 of the meringue into the cocoa paste and mix it in with a hand mixer on low speed.
12
Add the ingredients and once again mix them in with the hand mixer on low speed.
13
Pour half of the remaining meringue into the cocoa paste mixture and fold it in from the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
14
Then add the rest of the meringue and fold it in again.
15
Be careful not to crush any of the air bubbles of the meringue while you're mixing.
16
Pour the batter into the cake tin and drop it lightly onto a surface 2-3 times.
17
Bake it in the oven for 40 minutes.
18
Once baked, leave it in the oven to cool.
19
When the gateau au chocolat has cooled, chill it well in the refrigerator.
20
Sprinkle some powdered sugar over the top to finish if you'd like.
21
When I chill the gateau au chocolat in the fridge I tend to cover it in parchment paper and aluminium foil secured in place with a rubber band.

467

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 40 grams Pure cocoa powder, 100 ml Whipped cream or heavy cream, 50 grams Margarine, 30 grams Cake flour, and more.

Yes, Simple Gateau au Chocolat With Cocoa falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Gateau au Chocolat With Cocoa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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